James F. Briggs
James Frankland Briggs (October 23, 1827 – January 21, 1905) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.
James Briggs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Newell Bell |
| Succeeded by | Ossian Ray |
| Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1897–1899 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen S. Jewett |
| Succeeded by | Frank Dunklee Currier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 23, 1827 Bury, England, UK |
| Died | January 21, 1905 (aged 77) Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Frank |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Commands | 11th Regiment, New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Civil War |
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